Social Research Apprentice Review
at Government Social Research
Degree Apprenticeship
Research
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I work Monday to Thursday in my assigned government department and team, with Fridays as my study day. My role involves completing analysis of research and producing final outputs that can be shared with other teams in the department.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I have not only developed soft skills such as communication and collaboration, but I have also learnt key analytical skills, especially in analytical software.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
As we are the first cohort, it hasn't always been smooth sailing however, the university and employers have been eager to communicate and respond to feedback.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We have online lessons every week where we can discuss our work and any issues. We also have face-to-face study days in London.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Government Social Research to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Working in both the civil service and the analytical community provides a multitude of opportunities, and is a great place to develop both personally and professionally. My experience has been a positive one, with a nice culture and flexibility in how and when you work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Government Social Research?
A degree apprenticeship requires good time management in order to complete university assignments as well as meet work deadlines. However, it is also important to be yourself in the interview and show people how eager you are to develop and learn new skills.
